Have you ever felt like you were Made for Motherhood? Well, God and modern neuroscience agree you are! Through Biblical and scientific references and first-person narratives, Made to Mother empowers women to take a closer look at the depth and diversity of femininity and motherhood and makes a supported argument that women are divinely designed […]
The COVID Family’s Guide to Deep Cleaning a Kitchen
This post has been sponsored. I have received compensation to share this content. Let’s face it; we’ve been stuck inside the house for months now there are more dishes, more laundry, and more dirt. Everywhere! Nobody likes cluttered cabinets, dusty cupboards and refrigerator tops, or an oven that smokes every time you bake something. And […]
We LEARN to Mother – Vaishnavi’s Story
I grew up in a multi-generational home; my great-grandmother was the first person to hold me, and when my mother came home from the hospital, my great-grandmother was our guardian. My mom tells me stories about how my great-grandmother would sit at the door of our bedroom and fend off unwanted visitors so my mom […]
StarLux Games: The Perfect COVID Family Game
I received a Starlux Glow Battle Game in exchange for this post, however all views expressed are my own. We’re going on six weeks of a shelter-in-place stay-home executive order here in the state of Oregon. And for a family of five with two, full-time working parents and three kids navigating Crisis Survival School, things […]
Swimming Pool Safety Advice for Parents
Are you looking forward to summer? The summer months are hot, sticky, and often a little unbearable, which is why so many families head to their local swimming pool to cool down and have fun. It’s easy to assume a visit to the pool is a safe way to spend an afternoon, and if done […]
4 Tips for Bonding with Your NICU Baby
When you find out you’re expecting, it’s normal to feel a flood of emotions. You’re excited, nervous and eager to meet your little one. You’re careful throughout your pregnancy, you follow the advice you’ve been given, and you create your birthing plan with a little help from your midwife and partner. Labor begins and even […]
Understanding Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis
The more you know about your autistic child’s needs, the more you can help them thrive. From the moment their doctor begins to discuss the possibility of Autism, your world may be turned upside down. At first, it may seem like a daunting diagnosis. But in time you’ll find that there are many measures that can […]
My New Year’s New DECADE Family Bucket List
Do you make a New Year’s resolution? Seems like the bigger ones are usually about weight, working out, less screen time, or kicking a bad habit. I’m not much of a resolution maker, but there’s something about a new year that feels fresh and blank, and it only seems fitting to make some plans, set […]
ZooLights and TriMet: A Perfect Holiday Match {GIVEAWAY!}
I received family Hop Fastpasses for TriMet and passes to ZooLights in exchange for this post, however all views expressed are my own. ZooLights is back and in full force right now at the Oregon Zoo through January 6, 2020. We love ZooLights because not only can you see a dazzling display of more than […]
A Magical Sight in Philadelphia this Holiday Season
This post has been sponsored. I have received compensation to share this content. Outdoor light shows are one of the highlights of the holiday season. It’s easy to take them for granted if you live in a big city — there are lights all over the place year-round. But if you’re just visiting a city […]